Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that is mischievous or playful. - Referring to something that is difficult or challenging to accomplish. - Talking about something that is done with great skill or expertise.
- Describing an action or behavior that is evil or immoral. - Referring to something that is done with malicious intent or harm. - Talking about something that is done in a way that is clever or cunning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are not necessarily positive.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's attitude or demeanor.
- 3Both words can be used to describe an action or behavior that is done with skill or cleverness.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Devilishly has a more playful or mischievous connotation, while wickedly has a more negative or malicious connotation.
- 2Morality: Devilishly does not necessarily imply immorality, while wickedly often implies an action or behavior that is immoral or unethical.
- 3Intent: Devilishly can be used to describe an action or behavior that is done for fun or enjoyment, while wickedly often implies an action or behavior that is done with malicious intent or harm.
- 4Degree: Wickedly is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are more extreme or severe than those described by devilishly.
- 5Frequency: Devilishly is less commonly used than wickedly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Devilishly and wickedly are both adverbs that describe actions or behaviors that are not necessarily positive. However, the difference between the two is their connotation and morality. Devilishly has a playful or mischievous connotation and does not necessarily imply immorality, while wickedly has a negative or malicious connotation and often implies an action or behavior that is immoral or unethical.
